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HEAVY METAL

08-20-2007, 09:12 PM

hey all... been really busy latley building an offroad buggy with a buddy of mine. we combined three trucks, alot of tube, some fancy aftermarket parts, and came up with this. these pics are about two weeks old buggy is 80 percent done now.. these pics it was bout 50 percent done. i'll take some new ones tom nite when we go back into the shop.. ( we took a few days off ). this buggy will be used for competion throughout western canada... who knows maybe we make it out that way for an event...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture001-5.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture002-5.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture003-5.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture006-5.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture007-4.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture009-3.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture017-3.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture018-2.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture019-4.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture020-2.jpg

HEAVY METAL

08-20-2007, 09:15 PM

more pics...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture022-4.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture023-3.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture007-5.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture008-5.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture009-4.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture011-6.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture012-4.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture015-3.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture018-3.jpg

i'll post more as we go...

fordtough.ca

08-20-2007, 09:33 PM

Will this be your baby
:))

Smokefan

08-20-2007, 09:45 PM

Again, you have way too much fun out there!

kornstar369

09-18-2007, 09:14 PM

damn...thats a sweet

HEAVY METAL

09-19-2007, 08:35 PM

crap.. frgot too update...

wilwood brake system..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture001-6.jpg

gauges mounted in...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture002-6.jpg

hydro pump for steering...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture003-6.jpg

new driveshaft for front...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture005-6.jpg

put disc brakes on the rear..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture008-6.jpg

1 1/2 " thick aluminum skid plate..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture010-6.jpg

HEAVY METAL

09-19-2007, 08:38 PM

new rear driveshaft...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture243.jpg

front hydro ram mounted for steering...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture244.jpg

the steering end links..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture245.jpg

brake system mounted..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture246.jpg

closeup...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture247.jpg

started rhino lining..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture248.jpg

HEAVY METAL

09-19-2007, 08:41 PM

soem more pics..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture251.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture252.jpg

rear is done... lights r mounted and wired so is the winch and rock lights...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture254.jpg

35 spline outter axles with spicer u joints..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture256.jpg

thats it for now.. i'll ost as we go.. hopin too get it wheelin this weekend..:))

fordtough.ca

09-20-2007, 12:19 AM

That thing starting to masssssive
wow
well done

SCREWDRIVER

10-06-2007, 09:45 AM

yo Deaner, she done yet??? huh? huh???????????

oh and uh, can I have a ride up the creek bed when she is????pray!

HEAVY METAL

10-07-2007, 04:01 PM

gettin real close bud. and sure, i'll ytake ya for a " roll"

fordtough.ca

10-08-2007, 12:50 PM

gettin real close bud. and sure, i'll ytake ya for a " roll"
If I come to BC
This will be a must visit for me
Buggy fun
shocked:!):t-up:

HEAVY METAL

10-08-2007, 05:14 PM

If I come to BC
This will be a must visit for me
Buggy fun
shocked:!):t-up:

absofukinlutly

fordtough.ca

10-08-2007, 06:52 PM

absofukinlutly
:t-up:
Pics and a video are a must now
bd:

SCREWDRIVER

10-09-2007, 05:00 AM

see, not only do we have good wheelin out here, but a gooder hockey team toonana .... sorry had to be said, along with LEAFS SUCK:))

SCREWDRIVER

10-09-2007, 05:02 AM

gettin real close bud. and sure, i'll ytake ya for a " roll"

haha cant wait dude, need any help? i can sling a wrench, its what im paid to dopcrew)

fordtough.ca

10-09-2007, 05:48 PM

see, not only do we have good wheelin out here, but a gooder hockey team toonana .... sorry had to be said, along with LEAFS SUCK:))
to!
Its early in the season
It takes our team 6 month to get in shape

Smokefan

10-09-2007, 05:53 PM

to!
Its early in the season
It takes our team 6 month to get in shape

October
November
December
January
February
March

your right 6 months til golf courses re-open

fordtough.ca

10-09-2007, 05:54 PM

October
November
December
January
February
March

your right 6 months til golf courses re-open
You got it start preseason in September and start playing in March, just so we can get some hope about them making playoffs

tf

f150phule

10-10-2007, 01:55 AM

Maybe if they played with golf clubs instead of hockey sticks they'd do better.tf

Oh and Sens rule!!!hb:

fordtough.ca

11-12-2007, 11:56 PM

Hey Heavy Metal how is the buggy build coming.
Have you tested yet?

HEAVY METAL

11-13-2007, 01:41 PM

Hey Heavy Metal how is the buggy build coming.
Have you tested yet?

nope not yet.. just buttoning up the lil things...hope too have her wheelin before the baby gets here...

fordtough.ca

11-13-2007, 04:16 PM

nope not yet.. just buttoning up the lil things...hope too have her wheelin before the baby gets here...
Cool
Any new pics?
Matt
PS

So how many free nights left.
And do you know what you buying yet for first Birthday
a Barbie doll or Munster truck
:icon_redface:

Mcfly

11-13-2007, 07:03 PM

Please tell me you have a baby sit for the buggy?? lol

HEAVY METAL

11-14-2007, 02:12 AM

Please tell me you have a baby sit for the buggy?? lol

no but i ordered a simpson racing baby seat for my blazer....:icon_cool:

HEAVY METAL

11-14-2007, 02:14 AM

matt...we dont know what we r havin yet...and we go in for c section on dec 7th

fordtough.ca

11-14-2007, 05:40 PM

matt...we dont know what we r havin yet...and we go in for c section on dec 7th
Keep us posted on a buggy and a baby
You have a PM

Mud-Nut

12-03-2007, 03:03 AM

The buggy is looking really good. Glad to see you're going with 35 spline outers axles right from the beginning!!!

HEAVY METAL

12-03-2007, 11:45 AM

The buggy is looking really good. Glad to see you're going with 35 spline outers axles right from the beginning!!!

yeah man... no expense spared on this one...i'll take soem new pics

and wow funny readin thos posts.. baby came waaay early..lol

Renault

02-11-2008, 04:48 AM

congrats on both the ride and baby. if i ever make my way out to BC lol definatly gonna have to check that out. :c